Senior Accountant

Addison Group has partnered with a private equity-backed telecommunications company to identify a Senior Accountant. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization that is making significant investments in its infrastructure and accounting operations, while playing an important role in strengthening and modernizing its accounting function. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general accounting and month-end close, along with an interest in process improvement, automation, and contributing to the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, working cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and general ledger accounts.
• Support accounts payable, inventory accounting, and project costing activities, including work-in-progress (WIP) accounting.
• Assist with annual audits, including preparing supporting schedules and documentation.
• Evaluate existing manual accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Participate in special projects, including an upcoming ERP implementation, process standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership and other departments to improve financial reporting and streamline accounting workflows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a strong foundation in general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both will be considered.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies, improve processes, and independently research and resolve accounting issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Experience in construction or project accounting, including project costing and WIP, is a plus but not required.
• Experience working in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment is a plus.
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $90,000–$110,000
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Remote work flexibility with company-paid monthly travel to Champaign, IL
• Opportunity to participate in an upcoming ERP implementation and accounting transformation initiatives
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with exposure to senior accounting leadership

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.